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Video: How does George Canyon co-write his songs?

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Story by Howard Druckman | September 5, 2018

In a video interview, legendary country star and singer-songwriter George Canyon shares his thoughts about the co-writing process, his recent co-writing with Gord Bamford, the secret of his appeal, and his best advice for young songwriters.

FRANCOURVERTES IS BACK WITH ITS 23rd EDITION

For a 23rd time, the Francouvertes are back and SOCAN is proud to once again collaborate to the presentation of this prestigious competition that will run from Feb. 18 to May 6, 2019.

Starting on Saturday, Sept. 8, artists interested in participating will be able to submit their application packages directly on the Francouvertes’s web site for a chance to be one of the 21 contestants in this edition.

Francouvertes is a unique event that involves several music industry professionals and gives contestants significant visibility. Moreover, this edition of the showcase-competition has been updates to ensure optimal visibility for all the contestants. Aside from the $10,000 Sirius XM cash prize that will be awarded to the winner, all of the 21 contestants have a chance to win several other prizes including cash prizes, studio time, promotional and professional support, paid shows with recognized promoters, showcases in major events, not to mention the constructive criticism of the judges.

The Francouvertes is composed of a preliminary round, semi-finals and the final round, for a total of over 11 evenings presenting three artists or more per night. To find out more about this competition, visit francouvertes.com.

Did Jeremy Fisher’s infant daughter earn a co-write on his children’s album?

Story by Howard Druckman | September 4, 2018

In an exclusive video interview with Jeremy Fisher, he talks about how playing with his daughter Elsie led to his current children’s album, Highway to Spell, and how his former publishing deal increased the presence of his songs in the marketplace.